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The Washington House Inn
W62 N573 Washington Ave
Cedarburg, WI 53012
(262) 375-3550
(888) 554-9565
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| "We are all travelers in the wilderness of this world, and the best we can find in our travels is an honest friend."
--Robert L. Stevenson |
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Greetings from Cedarburg!
Cedarburg's Winter Festival was held in early February and was a tremendous success, providing a highly-anticipated respite during these winter months. Mother Nature certainly smiled upon this event with un-seasonally warm weather (can you believe 58 degrees!) and record crowds attended & participated in the various events. The ice sculptures were a crowd pleaser, but certainly didn't last long with the heat wave; and the bed races were especially slushy, increasing the overall fun factor. We hope you were able to attend and take in all the fun during this annual event. The Washington House Inn has begun accepting reservations and would love to have you with us for the next Winter Festival, February 13-14, 2010!
Our attention is now turned toward March with plenty of activities to keep our restless spirits soothed and entertained. Although March marks the official start of Spring, here in Cedarburg we're still enjoying outdoor winter activities from snowshoeing (rentals available at Local Motion Outfitters), sledding and ice skating on Cedar Creek. Bring your skates and join us soon! Besides the Cedar Creek Winery's Annual Open House and St. Patrick's Day activities, March is looking to be a wonderfully fun month. Even with these cooler weather events, we're keeping our eyes open in hopes of spotting the first robin, marking the unofficial arrival of Spring. Did you notice on your last visit to the Inn that we've been offering a hot menu item during our continental breakfast? You're bound to enjoy the changing menu as much as we enjoy dreaming up tasty treats to please the diverse palettes of our guests. We have been pleased to continue enhancing our breakfast offerings and wonder what's been your favorite item? We served homemade bread pudding today and such delicious smells came from the kitchen! We've included the recipe for you below. Bon appetite! We hope you are as excited as we are about the upcoming "Girlfriends Getaway in Historic Cedarburg" scheduled for March 20th, details of which were e-mailed to your earlier this month. This is an exceptional opportunity to have fun with friends (or mothers & daughters) and spend some quality time during pre-arranged activities on Friday night (create glass beaded bracelets, custom-designed photo frames, or try glass fusing and make a take-home wine stopper). Saturday can be focused on individual interests like shopping the unique boutiques along Washington Avenue, a visit to the annual Cedar Creek Winery Open House, or take in a play at Memories Ballroom. There is always something to do in Cedarburg! So call your friends and get the date on the calendar a.s.a.p. (the Calendar of Events below includes getaway details). And as you can see, we're rolling out an exciting new format to our newsletter. Have we really published the newsletter 2 full years now? Time sure does fly! We sure would love to hear what you think about the new format. And, feel free to direct friends, family or anyone else to our website where folks can easily sign up to receive future issues too. See you soon. |
| Wendy J. Porterfield, Innkeeper | |
| Calendar of Events--March 2009
March 1, 6, 7, 8 Cedarburg Players presents "The Dining Room," a thoughtful and moving play by A.R. Gurney. One dining room, 18 families.......a touching and amusing look at the patterns of American life, told through interrelated vignettes, all centering around an 1898 dining table owned by many families. Spanning decades, this changing cast of characters connects us all with emotional intrigue. To be performed at Rose Harms American Legion, 1540 - 13th Avenue in Grafton. Friday and Saturday performances are at 7:30pm and Sunday performances are at 1:30pm. Tickets: $14.00; cash bar.
March 6 Friday night Crop at Legacy Scrapbooks. Get away and work on your scrapbooks or cards during these pre-arranged dates. Crop starts at 3:00-midnight and the $10 includes pizza, snacks and beverages. Reservations suggested.
March 7 "Synergy Brass Quintet" musical performance at the Cedarburg Performing Arts Center. This group performs more concerts than anyone in classical music today. Acclaimed for "a veritable fireworks display of outstanding musical ability combined with superb showmanship," the ensemble also dedicates an enormous amount of time to educating tomorrow's musicians and music lovers; 8:00pm, $30.
March 8 Workshop "All Stressed Up with Somewhere to Go: Learning healthy and effective responses to stress" presented by BodyMindSpiritWorks. This is a full-day learning immersion experience including education about stress, techniques to deal with and respond to stress in your life, take-home materials and a healthy lunch. Registration is limited to 10 participants. Workshop runs 10am - 4:30pm @ $100 with the option to add a discounted massage.
March 12 "Sample of Cedarburg"-- Join us at the Cedarburg Cultural Center for a showcase of Cedarburg businesses. The Cedarburg Chamber of Commerce members will display, demonstrate and showcase their business and/or products. FREE to the public from 5:30 - 8:00pm.
March 13, 14 and 15 Memories Ballroom dinner theatre in Port Washington presents "Spitfire Grille." Dinner at 6:00pm and Curtain 8:00pm; $28.00 each.
March 13 Legacy Scrapbooks offers an opportunity to get away and work on your scrapbooks or cards 10:00a,-8pm. Cost is $5.00 (no food or snacks provided).
March 14 "Irish Eve with Leahy's Luck" at the Cedarburg Cultural Center. A grand celebration of all things Irish! The "15th Annual Irish Eve" features brew tasting, traditional Irish dinner, silent auction, and a live performance by popular LEAHY'S LUCK performing Irish folk music. The evening is a FUNdraiser for the Cedarburg Cultural Center and all the art, music, history and education programming it provides for the area's communities. LEAHY'S LUCK has been performing Irish folk music for sixteen years with four recordings to their credit and a Wisconsin Area Music Industry's 2001 World/Ethnic Group of the Year; 6:00pm, $40.00, reservations required.
March 20 The Cedarburg Chamber of Commerce is pleased to host a "Girlfriend Getaway In Historic Cedarburg." This package includes overnight accommodations at the Washington House Inn, a special Welcome Reception, Continental Breakfast and individual gift bag valued over $100! The package price is $89.00 per person (assumes 2 friends per room; single person rooms add a $50 surcharge). Participation in the following three extra activities is optional and requires a separate fee: creation of a glass beaded bracelet at Giralte Gems & Beads; design and keep a personalized photo frame at Legacy Scrapbooks; or learn the art of glass fusing and create a unique wine stopper at Glaze Pottery Studio. Each activity can be completed in approximately 30 minutes and can be done throughout the evening on Friday, March 20th. Contact the Washington House Inn for room and individual class reservations.
March 21-22 Cedar Creek Winery's 19th Annual Open House. Enjoy these impressive Medal Winners: Pinot Grigio, Syrah, Waterfall Riesling. In addition, you'll enjoy a grape vine pruning demonstration, wine tasting, cooking demonstration, self-guided tour, live music and Artisans' Charity Auction. Taste the 2008 vintages with award-winning Winemaker Philippe Coquard. Hours: Saturday 10-5; Sunday 11-5pm.
March 20, 21 and 22 Memories Ballroom dinner theatre in Port Washington presents "Spitfire Grille." Dinner at 6:00pm and Curtain 8:00pm; $28.00 each.
March 20 Friday night Crop at Legacy Scrapbooks. Get away and work on your scrapbooks or cards during these pre-arranged dates. Crop starts at 3:00-midnight and the $10 includes pizza, snacks and beverages. Reservations suggested.
March 20 Fish Fry at American Legion, Peter Wollner Post No. 288 located atW57 N481 Hilbert Avenue, Cedarburg. Carry outs are available, please call 262-377-9987 to place your order; 4-9pm.
March 27 Visiting Artist Series presents "Asleep at the Wheel" at the Cedarburg Performing Arts Center. Asleep at the Wheel is not your typical Country/Western/Swing band. It's an ever-shifting lineup of like-minded musicians united to carry the torch of big band, Western Swing music into the 21st century. If you want to hear what Texas sounds like, all you need to do is pop in an Asleep at the Wheel CD! Tickets - $40, 8:00pm.
March 27 The 12th Annual Wearable Art Show Pink Tie Affair 7-9pm. This is the Wearable Art Show "preview event". Come and casually shop before the large crowds on Saturday, listen to lovely entertainment and enjoy a glass of merriment all while supporting this worthy cause.
March 28 The 12th Annual Wearable Art Show Weekend at the Cedarburg Cultural Center. All proceeds benefit breast cancer awareness and prevention. Unique clothing, jewelry and accessories come together for a shopping experience that cannot be missed! Show runs 9am-4pm. Bosom Buddy Walk: Saturday, March 28, 2009 at 9am at corner of Washington Ave. and Mill Road. Choose to walk 1, 2, or 3 miles through scenic downtown Cedarburg. The Ultimate Pink Makeover Raffle: Tickets 1/$10 or 3/$25. This year we are excited to add this raffle sponsored by Aspen Medical Aesthetics and Laser Clinic and many other local businesses. A lucky winner will receive a makeover package valued at over $13,000 that includes laser hair removal, botox collagen building, hair & make-up, fitness boot camps sessions, LASIK eye surgery, teeth whitening, a photography session and much more.
March 28 Cedarburg Cultural Center presents "Pat McCurdy Uncultural Night at the Center." Pat McCurdy is a singer-songwriter with an unusual off-beat sense of humor. A favorite of the college crowd and adult kids at heart, this national performer is known for his comic lyrics and hilarious observations on life, love and "Vacation with Mom & Dad." Mild adult language and content - best to leave the kids with a babysitter for this one! Starts at 8:00; $14.00.
March 28 Dinner and Comedy show at Memories Ballroom in Port Washington featuring "Mike Toomey." All the chicken you can eat, all the comedy you can handle. Enjoy broasted chicken followed by an evening of laughs. $18.00 dinner & show; doors open 5:45pm; dinner at 6:30pm; laughs at 8:00pm.
March 29 Join the Card Marathon at Legacy Scrapbooks. During this month's card marathon you'll be making 15 beautiful cards. Themes are Thank You, Thinking of You, Get Well and Sympathy. Cost is $48 and includes lunch. Please call to reserve your spot as class is limited to 36.
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A Peek Inside Room 306
The John Armbruster Room
This room is decorated in the Victorian style and features a Queen sized bed with a walk-in steam/spa shower.
An early Cedarburg pioneer, John Armbruster was a jeweler and watchmaker. The Armbruster family jewelry store is still in operation in Historic downtown Cedarburg. |
| Recipe of the Month
Bread Pudding is a great warm-up food for cold mornings; and it sure makes the Inn smell delicious!
2 & 1/2 cups cubed cinnamon-raisin bread
1 & 1/4 cups warm milk
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. vanilla
2 eggs, beaten
1 egg yolk, beaten
1/4 cup melted butter
1/4 cup chopped pecans (optional)
Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease a 1 quart casserole dish. Mix together milk, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, eggs and egg yolk. Pour mixture over cubed bread and mix well. Place mixture in casserole dish and drizzle melted butter over the top. Sprinkle with nuts, if desired. Bake 45-50 minutes or until pudding is set. Serve with whipped cream or maple syrup.
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